111 The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:1

King James Version

111 A false A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

English Standard Version

111 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.

The Message

111 God hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard.

New King James Version

111 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight.

New Living Translation

111 The Lord detests the use of dishonest scales, but he delights in accurate weights.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:1

Commentary on Proverbs 11:1

(Read Proverbs 11:1)

However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord.